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Air Force Cyber Security Officer Sworn-in as Inspector General of D.C. National Guard
The District of Columbia National Guard’s Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (Interim), swore in U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Jennifer Sayers as Inspector General during a ceremony on July 28, 2025, following her completion of the U.S. Army Inspector General School. The relationship between an Inspector General and their commander is rooted in integrity, trust, and confidence. Lt. Col Sayers now fills one of just nine Air Force-designated State/Territory/District Inspector General (IG) positions across the nation. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Ayan Sheikh)
Aug. 5, 2025 - The District of Columbia National Guard welcomed U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Jennifer Sayers, an active-duty cyberspace operations officer, as its new State Inspector General following her recent graduation from The Inspector...

National Guard Counterdrug Program Showcases 36 Years of Impact at Congressional Open House
Counterdrug service members engaged congressional leaders and staff during the National Guard Counterdrug Program Open House at the Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C., July 24, 2025. Hosted by the National Guard Association of the United States, the event highlighted 36 years of impact supporting law enforcement and drug prevention efforts. Attendees included Maj. Gen. Gary Keefe, Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard and Co-Chair of the General Officer Advisory Council; Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, commanding general of the D.C. National Guard; and Brig. Gen. Richard Cipro, Assistant Adjutant General of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Interactive stations showcased the program’s five mission sets—criminal analysts, drug demand reduction outreach, ground reconnaissance, aviation reconnaissance, and counterdrug schools—offering hands-on insight into the National Guard’s whole-of-government approach. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Simone Sampson)
July 31, 2025 - National Guard Counterdrug Programs from across the nation gathered at the Longworth House Office Building July 24, 2025, for the third annual "Hill Day" event, designed to bring awareness to the program’s impact and future...

D.C. National Guard, Jamaican, Barbadian Forces Test Skills in Joint Caribbean Exercise
Soldiers from the D.C. National Guard, Barbados Defence Force Reserves, Jamaica Defence Force, and Jamaica National Reserve hone marksmanship skills at Twickenham Park Range in St. Catherine, Jamaica on July 17, 2025. As part of the Caribbean Regional Training Camp, activities included zeroing, firing from different positions, march-and-shoot practice, and a march-and-shoot competition. The District of Columbia National Guard's (DCNG) partnership with Jamaica, facilitated by the U.S. National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program (SPP), promotes security cooperation through military engagements and interagency collaboration. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jason M. Melton)
July 29, 2025 - Soldiers from the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG), Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Jamaica National Reserve (JNR), and Barbados Defence Force Reserves recently participated in the Caribbean Regional Training Camp...
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Ohio National Guard Graduates First Non-Kinetic Crew Commander Course Class
Airmen of the 179th Cyberspace Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, Mansfield, Ohio, graduate the first class of Non Kinetic Crew Commanders (NKCC), May 16, 2025.  The successful creation and execution of the NKCC course is an important accomplishment for the Air National Guard's first Cyberspace Wing, as an important milestone in their mission of Cyber Enabled Air Superiority.
Aug. 7, 2025 - MANSFIELD LAHM ANGB, Ohio- Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 179th Cyber Operations Group, have graduated their first class of the newly created Non-Kinetic Crew Commander Course, or NKCC, hitting a new milestone in...

SMA Weimer Stresses Readiness, Unity In Puerto Rico Guard Visit
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer visited the Puerto Rico Army National Guard headquarters at Fort Buchanan on Aug. 4 to meet with senior leaders, engage with Soldiers, and recognize outstanding performance. He also traveled to Fort Allen, where he met with instructors at the 201st Regional Training Institute and with cadets of the Puerto Rico Youth ChalleNGe Academy. During these engagements, Weimer emphasized the importance of mentorship and developing the next generation of leaders—cornerstones of his leadership vision since becoming the Army’s 17th Sergeant Major in August 2023.
Aug. 7, 2025 - FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico – Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer visited the Puerto Rico Army National Guard headquarters at Fort Buchanan on Aug. 4 to meet with senior leaders, engage with Soldiers and recognize...

Georgia Guard Plays Key Role in Agile Spirit 25
U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct convoy operations with the Georgian Army from  Senaki Traning Area to Vanziani Traning Area July 26, 2025, during Agile Spirit 25. Agile Spirit 25 underscores the U.S. commitment to security and stability in the Black Sea region and highlights the importance of strong alliances and partnerships in addressing shared security challenges. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Cameron Boyd)
Aug. 7, 2025 - VAZIANI, Georgia - Agile Spirit 25 officially concluded Aug. 6 after two weeks of multinational joint training across Georgia and Türkiye.The exercise brought together more than 2,000 troops from nine nations in a...
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